Rhinitis is an inflammatory process of the internal wall or mucosa of the nose and when it is of allergic origin it is characterized because the symptoms are triggered only after exposure to the allergen to which the individual is sensitized, unlike what happens with rhinitis of other origins, such as rhinitis of infectious origin. … Read more
An allergy is a reaction of the immune system that occurs when the organism comes into contact with something specific; whether it is a food, a type of material, a type of flower, etc. There are allergies that, with time and good treatment, can eventually disappear. Causes of allergy Allergology studies the development of an … Read more
The body’s reactions during spring and bloom are a common immune condition. With the arrival of spring, allergies, colds, skin problems, reactions to some foods or insect bites are triggered. However, rhinoconjunctivitis and asthma of allergic origin due to sensitization to pollens are undoubtedly the most common symptoms. In fact, several epidemiological studies in Europe … Read more
Fructose is a monosaccharide, that is, a simple sugar that does not break down into other simpler carbohydrates. It is used as a sweetener for diabetics, and in nature it is found in vegetables, fruits and honey. On the other hand, sucrose, better known as common sugar, is composed of two molecules, glucose and fructose, … Read more
What is occupational baker’s asthma? Occupational asthma is asthma in which the causative agent of the asthma is specific to the patient’s work environment. Currently, occupational asthma, i.e. due to some component of work, is the most common occupational respiratory disease in industrialized countries, with an incidence of 15% of adult-onset asthma cases. Early diagnosis … Read more
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation in the nasal mucosa that manifests with signs such as nasal mucus, sneezing, nasal itching, congestion… The signs and symptoms of rhinitis last at least two days in a row and its effects last for more than one hour. The reaction is usually immediate upon exposure to an allergen that … Read more
During the change of seasons we run the risk of suffering from certain pathologies as a consequence of the change of temperatures and climatological factors. In the case of the arrival of autumn or spring, dust mites reappear. Within these periods, the autumn months are the ones that most affect allergy sufferers due to the … Read more
One of the basic pillars in the diagnosis of an allergic pathology is the clinical history or clinical questioning, which must be carried out in an exhaustive and individualized manner in each particular case, and Telemedicine allows the patient’s clinical history to be taken in the same way as a face-to-face consultation. Once the case … Read more
Cold urticaria is a skin reaction to cold temperatures that appears minutes after exposure to cold. It is a condition that usually occurs in young adults. People with cold urticaria have very different symptoms. Some have mild reactions while others are more severe. Red, itchy welts (urticaria) usually appear on the affected skin. In some … Read more
The symptoms of meat allergy are the same as those seen in other food allergies. The classic allergic reaction (anaphylactic) can manifest as urticaria, angioedema, itching of the mouth, lips and throat (oral allergy syndrome or OAS), asthma due to inhalation of cooking vapors and generalized anaphylaxis, sometimes induced by exercise or other cofactors, or … Read more